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Wind Turbine Engineer (Scotland Patch)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Glasgow · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 – £45,000 a year
Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Category
Engineering

Wind Turbine Engineer (Scotland Patch)

£35,000 - £45,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + Unlimited Overtime + Company Benefits + Vestas Training

Glasgow - Scotland Patch (UK Travel Required)

Are you a Wind Turbine Engineer looking to significantly increase your earnings while receiving specialist training on Vestas turbines and developing your career within the renewable energy sector?

This UK-based renewable energy specialist provides nationwide operation, maintenance, and technical support for onshore wind turbines in the 200kW to 850kW range. Operating across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the company delivers high-quality O&M, performance optimisation, technical upgrades, and asset support to maximise turbine availability and long-term value.

In this role, you will carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on onshore wind turbines across Scotland. You will be responsible for servicing, inspection, fault-finding, and repair of turbine mechanical systems, component replacement, report completion, and working safely at height across remote wind farm sites. The role offers unlimited overtime, door-to-door pay, and regular opportunities to increase earnings. You will also receive specialist training on Vestas turbines to further develop your technical skills within the renewable energy industry.

This role would suit a mechanically biased engineer with experience working on wind turbines, heavy machinery, or rotating equipment who is looking for a varied, field-based position with excellent overtime opportunities and long-term career progression.

The Role:

  • Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on onshore wind turbines
  • Servicing, inspection, fault-finding, and repair of turbine mechanical systems
  • Repair and replacement of mechanical components in line with OEM standards
  • Supporting hydraulic and electrical works where required
  • Working safely at height in remote wind farm environments
  • Covering a Scotland-based patch with national travel when required
  • Weekly stayaways required depending on project location
  • Door-to-door pay and unlimited overtime available
  • Monday-Friday, no on-call rota

The Person:

  • Proven experience working on wind turbines, heavy machinery, or similar mechanical equipment
  • Mechanically biased engineering background
  • Comfortable working at height and in varying weather conditions
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willing to travel across Scotland and stay away during the week when required

Reference: BBBH26467

Mechanical, Electrical, Engineer, Wind, Turbine, Technician, Renewable, Energy, Field Service, Maintenance, Hydraulics, Onshore Wind, Vestas, Travel, Overtime, National Patch, Scotland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Highlands

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.

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